Associate Practitioner, Occupational Therapy (maternity cover)
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust · Healthcare Assistant · viaNHS Jobs
£28392.00 to £31157.00
- Closing date
- 29 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 10d ago
- Specialism
- Healthcare Assistant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5668776
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Job summary
Please be aware that this role is NOT eligible for Sponsorship
If you already work for HPFT on a health and care visa, you will NOT be able to transfer your visa to this role as this role is NOT eligible for Sponsorship
This role is working on a short term contract to cover maternity leave as an Associate Therapy Practitioner providing adults with learning disabilities with therapeutic input in community settings as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
Main duties of the job
- To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by the Therapist.
- To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life.
- To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.
- To provide feedback to the team regarding observations during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions.
- To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
- To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
- To attend mandatory training.
- To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor.
- To keep a record of your training and development activities.
- To plan and facilitate occupationally based groups guided by an Clinician as opportunity arises.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum Pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
367-LD&F-101707
Job locations
Spinks Lane Therapy Centre
Spinks Lane Therapy Centre, Spinks Lane, Witham, CM8 1EP
Witham
CM8 1EP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be involved in completing activities such as personal care, domestic activities, community skills, shopping, travel skills etc, or assisting the Occupational Therapist with sensory processing therapies which can take place in a variety of localities. You will need to work as an individual and as part of the team depending on the circumstances and be prepared to be flexible when changes occur.
Job responsibilities
You will be involved in completing activities such as personal care, domestic activities, community skills, shopping, travel skills etc, or assisting the Occupational Therapist with sensory processing therapies which can take place in a variety of localities. You will need to work as an individual and as part of the team depending on the circumstances and be prepared to be flexible when changes occur.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 29 Oct 2026.
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